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David Willars

Finance Controller Manager
Monterrey

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience, excelling in team mentorship and compliance management. Proven track record in implementing cost-saving measures and KPIs. Skilled in SAP and fostering a collaborative work environment, enhancing both team performance and organizational growth.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Finance Asesor

Grupo ATI
05.2025 - Current
  • Restructure the accounting department by setting up a complete accounting system that complies with the Organization needs.
  • Develop administrative and finance procedures and policies
  • Fostering the finance team to work as a team.
  • Fostering the team on a good working environment focused on growth and learning.
  • Help the Organization to setup KPI's
  • Help the Organization to setup an ISO system
  • Assure the correct tax payment in Income and payroll taxes.
  • Personal skills: English speaking, SAP, Compaq, Microsoft Office.

Finance & Controller Manager

Heraeus Electro-Nite Mexicana SA De CV
07.1994 - 04.2025
  • Mentored finance staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial analysis reports.
  • Cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns supported by an external Audit Firm.
  • Price Transfer Study supported by an external Audit Firm.
  • Help the company to achieve with the annual KPI setup by the Corporate Company.
  • Comply with Internal and External finance procedures and policies.
  • Responsible on the CRM process with clients together with Sales.
  • Responsible on the CAPEX investments together with the General Manager.
  • Responsible on the annual BUDGET.
  • Compliance Officer responsibility.

Audit Senior

Price Waterhouse Audit Firm
05.1990 - 07.1994
  • Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Elaborate Financial Statement
  • Elaborate Tax Report to comply with Mexican accounting and tax rules.

Education

IFRS Diplomate - Accounting And Finance

Colegio De Contadores Publicos
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Accounting And Auditing - Accountant And Auditor

Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
05.2001 -

Skills

Presentations and public speaking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Academic counseling

Training and mentoring

Written communication

Relationship building

Active listening

Goal setting

Data interpretation

Compliance requirements

Software

SAP

Compaq

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Finance Asesor

Grupo ATI
05.2025 - Current

IFRS Diplomate - Accounting And Finance

Colegio De Contadores Publicos
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Accounting And Auditing - Accountant And Auditor

Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
05.2001 -

Finance & Controller Manager

Heraeus Electro-Nite Mexicana SA De CV
07.1994 - 04.2025

Audit Senior

Price Waterhouse Audit Firm
05.1990 - 07.1994
David WillarsFinance Controller Manager